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NBAA Wraps Successful Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference

NBAA’s Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference made its triumpant return as a live event this week in San Diego.
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Charter & Fractional

Volare Expands Helo Ops At London Oxford

Volare Aviation has opened a dedicated helicopter maintenance, management and refurbishment facility at London Oxford Airport.
Aircraft

FlyExclusive Launches Fractional Ownership Program

FlyExclusive's deal with Textron Aviation for up to 30 Cessna Citation CJ3+s will support the North Carolina-based company's new fractional program.
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Aircraft

Jetnet iQ Forecasts 1,100 Bizcraft Shipments This Year

Jetnet iQ’s newly released business aircraft forecast calls for 1,100 jets and turboprops to be delivered this year, up about 6 percent from 2021.

Tuskegee Legacy in Spotlight of Eyes Above Horizon Event

Legacy Flight Academy returned its Eyes Above the Horizon event to Tuskegee, AL, where 80 students were able to take a flight and learn about aviation.
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Aircraft

Responding To Demand, Flexjet Adding Pilots, Aircraft

Fractional provider Flexjet plans to hire 350 more pilots this year and will add 50 new jets.
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Flashback: Copter pilot turned businessman is Fedex prexy

We look back at some memorable events and coverage from AIN's half-century-old archives.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Direct Awarded FAA STC for Plane Simple Antenna

The multi-Gulfstream model STC builds on EASA STC approval of the Plane Simple antenna system for several Bombardier Global jet models.
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ACSF Forum Highlights Good Work Culture

Researcher, Kimberly Perkins discusses how interpersonal relations can effect safety outcome, and ERAU's Robert Joyce underscores need for positive dialog.
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Argus: Bizav Ops Continue Rise in March

European business aviation flight activity recorded a triple-digit increase in March, according to Argus International's TraqPak report.
Charter & Fractional

Russian Bizav on Verge of Collapse as Sanctions Bite

Ukraine-war related sanctions has led to the almost complete collapse of the Russian business aviation industry.
Aircraft

Safran Starts Work on Propulsion for Aura Electric Aircraft

Collaboration agreement between Safran and Aura Aero advances plans to fly the Integral E flight demonstrator for the first time this year.
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Airlines

For Now, Covid Remains a Bigger Drag on Air Transport than War

IATA says the fall-out from Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been relatively limited, with the exception of rising fuel prices and risks to leasing assets.

Flashback: Alcohol test for pilots now a rule

We look back at some memorable events and coverage from AIN's half-century-old archives.
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FutureFlight

Hexcel To Supply Composites for Archer’s eVTOL Production Aircraft

Archer and Hexcel sign a letter of intent covering the supply of carbon-fiber material for the four-seat Maker.
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FutureFlight

Safran Starts Work on Propulsion Systems for Aura Aero's Electric Aircraft Family

Collaboration agreement between Safran and Aura Aero advances plans to fly the Integral E flight demonstrator for the first time this year, as early work on propulsion architecture for a 19-seat regional airliner gets underway.
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Training and Workforce

NBAA Names Senior FAA Exec Rocheleau as Brown Successor

With Steven Brown retiring after 18 years with NBAA, Christopher Rocheleau is set leave the FAA to become COO for the association.
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FutureFlight

Dufour To Locate Some Work on Aero eVTOL Aircraft Family in Montreal

The Swiss company is recruiting software engineers in Montreal, which is Canada's main aerospace industry hub.
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FutureFlight

Jaunt Attracts Two New Canadian Private Investors for Its eVTOL Aircraft Plans

The announcement follows the March 10 completion of its merger with advanced air mobility group Airo, of which it is now a wholly owned subsidiary.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Lilium's Latest Securities and Exchange Commission Filing Seeks To Inspire Patience In Investors

The company has reported that its Lilium Jet eVTOL aircraft is now not expected to enter service until 2025, representing a likely delay of at least 12 months.
Accidents

Av Groups Respond To Canada's Flight Recorder Proposal

The proposed amendment would require the installation of lightweight flight data recorders on nearly all Canadian-registered general and business aircraft.
Airlines

Staff Shortages Prompt UK Flight Cancellations as Demand Rises

British Airways and EasyJet face short-term staffing shortages caused by high levels of Covid and lengthy security procedures for hiring new employees.

NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Launches in San Diego

After being held virtually last year due to Covid concerns, NBAA's Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference held its opening session today in San Diego.
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Fuel

GA Leaders Optimistic about Unleaded Avgas by 2030

General aviation association leaders expressed optimism about the industry finding a drop-in unleaded aviation fuel solution during a session at SNF.
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Revamps Mobile App for Mx Customers

West Star Aviation's revamped mobile phone app is designed to improve communication with its aircraft maintenance customers.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Nomad Completes Milestone Mx Check on Global 5000

Nomad Technics's completion of its first 120-month inspection on a Bombardier Global 5000 could lead to additional work for the company.
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Rotorcraft

Super Puma Operator Lands Navy Contract

Texas-based Air Center Helicopters has landed a vertical replenishment contract with the U.S. Navy to provide services.
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Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Details Progress On Army Programs

Sikorsky Raider and Defiant prototype rotorcraft programs mark milestones.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

LCI Doubles Helicopters in Joint Venture

Helicopter lessor LCI now has 38 aircraft in a joint venture with Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company.
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FBOs

Brazilian FBO Operator Makes NBAA SDC Debut

Brazilian FBO operator TAM Aviação Executiva is exhibiting at NBAA’s Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference for the first time.
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